2023 Global Day of Action: Support. Don't Punish
The war on drugs has been ongoing for decades but has failed to address the root causes of drug use and addiction. Instead, it has...
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WADPN
- Mar 8
- 2 min
WADPN’s 2023 International Women’s Day Solidarity Message
Today, the West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN) stands in solidarity with the United Nations, women's rights activists, and all women...
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WADPN
- Feb 3
- 2 min
Promoting Community & Civil Society Participation in the Pandemic Treaty Process
What about the Pandemic Treaty? In a consensus decision aimed at protecting the world from future infectious disease crises, the World...
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Micahel Kumordzi Tetteh
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
Engagement with DEA, CSOs, and Stakeholders on Sierra Leone’s Drug Control Response
After the drug advocacy tour in Nigeria, Drug Policy Alliance and WADPN engaged with civil society organisations, the Drug Enforcement...
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Micahel Kumordzi Tetteh
- Oct 31, 2022
- 2 min
WADPN and Drug Policy Alliance made a Drug Advocacy tour in Nigeria, Abuja
The Centre for Research and Information on Substance Abuse (CRISA) organised its 14th Biennial International Conference on Drugs, Alcohol...
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Micahel Kumordzi Tetteh
- Oct 26, 2022
- 2 min
Civil Society Support & Multi-Sectorial Dialogue Forum on Gambia Drug Control Responses
The West Africa Drug Policy Network, in collaboration with the Student for Sensible Drug Policy – Gambia chapter, held a 2-day drug law...
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prince bull-luseni
- Jul 27, 2022
- 3 min
Legislative Committee reports to Senate on Controlled Drug & Substance Act 2014 (amended)
The Legislative Committee of Liberia reports back to Senate on the Controlled Drug and Substance Act 2014 (amended).
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WADPN
- Jun 8, 2022
- 1 min
Webinar: Senatorial concurrence of Liberia's Controlled Drug & Substance Act 2014 (amended) delays
The West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN) invites you to participate in a Webinar on "The Senatorial concurrence of Liberia's...
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WADPN
- Dec 22, 2021
- 3 min
Senegal Unveils its National Strategic Plan on Drug Control
In the latter part of February 2021, Senegal organised a workshop to validate the new National Strategic Plan on Drug Control that covers...
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WADPN
- Nov 9, 2021
- 1 min
Most Countries Fail Drug Policy Test According to New Index
The Harm Reduction Consortium's Global Drug Policy Index (GDPI) ranks Ghana, Senegal, Kenya, and Mozambique 24th, 10th, 27th, and 21st...
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prince bull-luseni
- Nov 8, 2021
- 3 min
Review & Validation of Sierra Leone Drug Law Strategic Master Plan
The review and validation of the Sierra Leone national drug law strategic master plan: An opportunity for humane drug control response!...
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WADPN
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
Global Drug Policy Index (GDPI) survey for civil society experts!
The Global Drug Policy Index (GDPI) is an exciting new project supported by the Robert Carr Fund and led by the Harm Reduction...
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WADPN
- Sep 17, 2021
- 2 min
Getting Ready for the Global Drug Policy Index
In November 2021, an exciting new resource will be launched: the Global Drug Policy Index (GDPI). The Index will score and rank countries...
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WADPN
- Jul 14, 2021
- 1 min
[VIDEO] Regional Conference on Harm Reduction: The State of Harm Reduction & Effective Drug Control
Regional Conference on Harm Reduction - The State of Harm Reduction and Effective Drug Control Response in West Africa. The West Africa...
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prince bull-luseni
- Dec 8, 2020
- 2 min
National Drug Burning Day: what impact has it on drug trafficking in Liberia?
At the time the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs advanced the removal of cannabis and cannabis-related substance from Schedule...
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prince bull-luseni
- Jul 23, 2020
- 1 min
Invitation: Webinar on "Understanding the Model Drug Law for West Africa"
The West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN) is a coalition of Civil Society Organizations in all 16 West African countries advocating for...
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WADPN
- Jul 18, 2020
- 1 min
WADPN Chapter Organising Guidelines: English version
This is a guideline document for all chapter organisations of the West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN). WADPN opens its membership to...
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WADPN
- Jul 8, 2020
- 2 min
When advocates talk about evidence-based drug policy reform in Africa, what do they really mean?
Evidence-based drug policy simply refers to the use of evidence (data, proofs) to guide our response to drug control. It is simply...
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prince bull-luseni
- Jul 8, 2020
- 3 min
Concept note: Roadmap to Sierra Leone’s Drug Law Reform
Concept note Roadmap to Sierra Leone’s Drug Law Reform 1.0 Background: Like most countries in West Africa, Sierra Leone has a drug...
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prince bull-luseni
- Jun 26, 2020
- 3 min
Beyond Realisation: Further Action is Required to Actualise Decriminalisation of Drug Use
An increase in the realisation that incarceration and criminalization of people who use drugs are no more effective than harm reduction...
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